After being a key part of St Helens’ success in 2018, there have been raised eyebrows that Danny Richardson has been allowed to play for Leigh on dual-registration so far this season. He’s underwhelmed in previous games, but coach John Duffy said his display against Swinton was superb, reports the St Helens Star.

Birthdays

Jamaica international front-rower Alex Rowe, now plying his trade for Newcastle, is 34 today.